Marscapone Mashed Potatoes *

5 pounds golden potatoes, boiled
1/2 cup marscapone cheese, at room temperature
1 egg yolk
3/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 cup butter, at room temperature and cut into chunks

Preheat oven to 425.  Stir together marscapone and egg yolk in a small bowl until smooth.  Stir in milk and whisk until smooth.  Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne.  Transfer potatoes to a large bowl.  Add butter.  Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.  Mash together with a potato masher until fluffy.  Stir in marscapone mixture.  Spread potatoes into 13x9 dish.  Bake until heated through and top is golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Serves 10